Columbus Shoulder Surgery & Sports Medicine

Keep a Close Eye on Your Meniscus Tear (http://ow.ly/QFfL30mgTLA) A meniscus tear can happen after a sports-related injury. Many athletes experience this injury after a long offseason. When the tear is small, it usually does not require surgery. It may be a simple form of treatment that includes icing and elevating the knee. When a more severe tear occurs, you will experience instability. These more severe injuries require surgery and more custom-treatments. The muscle needs ...time to fuse back together. After a surgery, give yourself 3-6 months to fully recover. #meniscustear #sportsmedicine #sportsinjruy

Exercising for Health - Not Weight Loss (http://ow.ly/4ttm30mgTLy) A study published in the International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science discovered that a woman’s motivation to exercising plays a vital role in her health. For example, women who exercised for weight loss did not experience a difference in progress than their peers who exercise for overall health. It was found that when a woman exercises for her overall health and wellbeing, her quality of life is u...sually better due to an active routine and better health stats. #WomensHealth #HealthTips #FactFriday

Unexpected Muscle Pains May Have a Source (http://ow.ly/tek930mgTLu) Muscle pain is not always caused by a sports injury or work injury. Many muscles pains are caused due to overexertion, trauma to an area of the body and viral infections. These traumas to the body manifest themselves much differently than a traditional sports injury. Stress can cause muscles to become week. Taking good self-care is an excellent way to ensure your body rests when needed and does not overexert... itself. #musclepain #chronicpain #sportsmedicine

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Bounce Back from a Rotator Cuff Tear (http://ow.ly/BapT30lYiJW) A rotator cuff tear is uncomfortable. It can leave you feeling like your range of motion is limited. Some movements may be harder than others. You may feel discomfort when sleeping. Your shoulder may feel weak, feeling like you can't do everyday tasks. Let the experts at Columbus Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine address your discomfort. Schedule your appointment today to meet with our team of specialists to g...et you feeling back to normal and doing daily tasks with ease. #rotatorcuff #sportsmedicine #shouldersurgery

What Daily Activities Look Like When You Have Carpal Tunnel (http://ow.ly/9SyL30lYiJV) Carpal tunnel syndrome can look a little different depending on the individual. Individuals who have difficulty with carpal tunnel syndrome often have challenges picking up objects, holding objects still and may have trouble with everyday tasks such as buttoning a shirt or writing with a pen. Some patients can complete these tasks but do slow slower than usual. Don't let your carpal tunnel ...syndrome control your daily activities. #carpeltunnel #handcare #patientcare

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Assessing Injuries in Youth Sports (http://ow.ly/fT0C30lYiJT) Youth sports are a breeding ground for injuries. When assessing injuries, sports medicine doctors have to take into account how the injury happened, the degree of the injury, the impact on the child's physical and emotional health and the treatment options available for the specific injury. Doctors are learning to assess these injuries early to prevent future and more permanent damage. Assessing may be the first st...ep, prevention is the second. #youthsports #sciencedaily #sportsmedicine

Columbus Shoulder Surgery & Sports Medicine is at the Columbus Consolidated Government Health Fair today!

CrossFit is Popular; The Injuries are Not (http://ow.ly/2hwO30lYiJS) CrossFit is a popular workout routine. But, it comes with its fair share of injuries. How can you minimize the chance of getting a CrossFit related injury? Take it slow. If you're new to CrossFit, go at your own pace. Scale movements to your fitness level. Over time, you will gradually increase your fitness level and are more likely to complete a workout. Of course, be sure to heal your injuries - don't let ...an injury go untreated! #crossfit #sportsinjury #kneepain #ligamenttear

Who Can Get Tennis Elbow? (http://ow.ly/u7Xv30lYiJR) Tennis elbow is a common condition for those who have professionals that require repetitive motions. These include carpenters, plumbers, painters, butchers and of course, tennis players. It happens when the repetitive motion puts a strain on the elbow. Tiny tears in the tendon can occur because the motion is too much. Dr. Lewis can address these concerns and recommend medications and therapies designed to get your strength... back. #tenniselbow #columbusshoulder #rangeofmotion

Soft Tissue Injuries to Your Shoulder (http://ow.ly/fNA730lYiJQ) Shoulder pain can be related to soft tissue damage. Soft tissue damage can happen over time due to degeneration or can be sustained due to trauma. Often, these injuries are caused because of over-use. That could mean using your shoulder even with slight soft tissue damage. Stay clear of putting too much strain on your shoulder to prevent long-term damage.... #softtissuemanagement #painmanagement #shoulderpain